| “Blue Jeans, Boots and Bulls has rapidly become a great Derby Eve tradition,” said John Nicholson, President and CEO of Old Friends. “It’s a good blend celebrating all the splendor of the Derby with having a truly fun down home party. Old Friends is delighted to be a part of the fun and very grateful for being one of the beneficiaries.”
Event Details
Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 5:30-11:30 p.m.
Location: The Bluegrass Stockyards, 4561 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, Ky.
Schedule of Events
* 5:30 p.m.: Silent Auction Begins & Passed Hor d’oeuvres
— Silent Auction proceeds go to UK Children’s Hospital NICU, Old Friends and Timber’s Grateful Companions. Silent Auction ends at 8:30pm.
* 6:30 p.m.: Dinner Is Served
— Buffet opens at 6:30 p.m.
* 7 p.m.: Derby Horse Calcutta
— Your chance to outbid others for your favorite Derby horse. The winning Derby horse’s successful bidder will receive 50% of the pot, and the charities will receive the remaining proceeds.
* Live Auction (After Calcutta Ends)
* 7:30-9 p.m.: Live Music by NightFlyer
* 9 p.m.: Calcutta: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
* 9:30-11 p.m.: Live Music by Boogie G
* 11-11:30 p.m.: Band Jam Session
You can find more information about the Blue Jean, Boots, and Bulls Derby Eve Charity event on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Blue-Jeans-Boots-and-Bulls/61573268514838/?_rdr |
